PLUS: AVI student in Victoria, BC shows support for Bibas family; vigil at University of Calgary; Lani Anpo interviewed at BBYO; and more!
Join us for a conversation at the University of Alberta, with internationally recognized Jewish educator and author Ben M. Freeman on Jewish Indigeneity. As part of his book tour for The Jews: An Indigenous People, Freeman will explore the deep-rooted connection between Jewish identity and indigeneity to Israel, situating this understanding within the context of Alberta’s Jewish diaspora.
The talk will address how recognizing Jewish indigeneity can help combat antisemitism, foster cultural resilience, and build empathy across diverse communities. This event is open the general public.
When? Wednesday, March 12
Time? Doors open at 5 p.m; Talk at 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Orian Wind-Granot, a Common Ground Ambassador from the University of Victoria, stood outside campus in solidarity with the Victoria, British Columbia community, at a vigil to pay tribute to the slain Bibas family.
In other West Coast campus news, Calgary Heritage MP Shuvaloy Majumdar Joined members of AVI and Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at the University of Calgary, where in a long-standing student tradition, they painted the school’s infamous rocks during a vigil honouring the memories of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas.
At the 2025 BBYO International Conference, AVI Founder and Executive Director Daniel Koren sat down with Jewish-Indigenous Human Rights Advocate Lani Anpo, who spoke about the significance of proudly carrying her two identities, along with the beautiful similarities she sees between them.
To listen to this meaningful conversation, please click here.
We had a wonderful time tabling Save a Child's Heart, with members of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at Toronto Metropolitan University. We were joined by AVI Common Ground Ambassador and AVI/HRC Campus Media Fellow Liat Schwartz, who was recently named SSI TMU's President!
We had a couple of allies stop by the table and get emotional as they learned about the incredible, lifesaving work at Save A Child's Heart, as well as our mission.
Our AVI Student Ambassadors teamed up with the ladies of Zeta Beta Omega's McMaster chapter to continue our tradition of handing out mishloach manot to other frats and sororities, teaching them all about the meaning of the Jewish holiday of Purim!
Even more students participated in this tradition than last year, spreading the joy of Purim far and wide.
To view more heartwarming photos, please click here.
We are hiring for the role of BC Campus Advisor!
This is a part-time or full-time position based in Vancouver. You will have the opportunity to work with incredible university students, and help us
grow our educational initiatives on the West Coast.
If you're interested in learning more, please send your resume to daniel@alliedvoicesforisrael.org.
Our hearts are still shattered by the most recent news coming out of Gaza - Hamas revealing the tragic fate of hostages Oded Lifshitz and the Bibas family.
During this time of immense pain and isolation, it is heartening to see the allies who have expressed their condolences over the brutal murders of Oded, Shiri, Ariel, and baby Kfir, whose bodies were brought into Israel for burial last week. To see the beautiful testimonies we have compiled, please click here.
Please note: In honour of Ariel, Kfir, Shiri, and Yarden Bibas, AVI has changed its main branding colour to orange. Our heart and prayers are with the entire Bibas Family.
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